LOS ANGELES, CA – September 19, 2018 – (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – Hispanicize, the largest annual gathering for Latinx trendsetters and influencers in digital content creation, journalism, marketing, entertainment, tech and entrepreneurship, kicks-off Hispanic Heritage Month by unveiling their unprecedented Latinx filmmakers showcase in partnership with the Latino Filmmakers Network. The event, presented by returning title sponsor Prudential Financial, takes place from October 11-13th at Century City’s Intercontinental Hotel (For tickets register here!)
“It’s always been our goal to highlight Latino talent in all industries. Our Miami event has a huge focus on music and marketing and it was only natural that our LA edition focused on the incredible Latinx talent in Hollywood, specially during a time where representation on screen is so important,” said Katherine Johnson-Gunn, Founding Partner & Managing Director of Hispanicize Events.”
“We are here to educate and empower Latino talent in the Entertainment industry and to give our American Latino voice a platform. We have many stories to tell in both English and Spanish, ” said Maylen Calienes, Founder, Latino Filmmakers Network. “When platforms like the Latino Filmmakers Network & Hispanicize work together, we become a force.”
The film agenda aims to empower filmmakers to not only recognize the importance of being seen on screen but also the power of being behind the camera and in positions of power. The film panels will offer tips on storytelling, pitching your next project, and using diversity & inclusion to project your American Latino voice and break through the stereotypes in Hollywood.
From pitching your script to producers and executives, to learning how to market your film, to even a live script reading presented by the New Normal Reading Series that will showcase emerging actors and writers of color in a live performance featuring Latino, Black & Native American talent, the Hispanicize LA film showcase has something for everyone. Anchoring the event will be a major film townhall titled “Beyond #MeToo & #TimesUp to #What’sNext. How today’s women are breaking the glass ceiling. The panel will feature actresses, producers, activists and entrepreneurs that have made waves in both movements.
In addition to the film showcase, the overall Hispanicize LA event program starts on Thursday October 11th with influencer pre-treats including excursions, lunches, dinners, film screenings and more. The educational and overall event agenda launches on Friday, October 12th and will feature Live music, top influencer meet & greets, exclusive celebrity fireside chats and keynotes with entrepreneurs.
#HispzLA 2018 Latinx Filmmakers Showcase Overview for FULL agenda, click HERE)
Crowdfunding for Films/TV
Why wait for others to give your project the green light. With crowdfunding you can bring your project to life. Join us as we talk with several creators who have successfully crowdfunded and are now touring the film festival circuit, have projects in production, post production and even theatrical distribution
Social Media Marketing for Film/TV
You make a movie, then what? Want people to see it? There is a free tool called Social Media you can use to advertise your film. But how to use it effectively for marketing purposes. We’ve got the experts who are going to share ideas on how to effectively market your films and talk social strategy for shows they’ve worked on like American Crime Story «The Assassination of Gianni Versace.»
Speed Dating for Filmmakers
Pitch your movie or TV pilot to entertainment industry executives and producers that are looking forward to hearing your pitch! You’ve got five minutes with top executives to pitch them your story and make them fall in love.
Make Hollywood Hear You; Defining your American Latino Voice
Latino Filmmakers Network presents three Filmmakers whose movies premiered this year » Taco Shop», «The Extraordinary Ordinary» & Student Academy Award Winner «Esta Es Tu Cuba.» They will talk about the importance of storytelling using diversity and inclusion but also being able to project their American Latino voice
Latinx Filmmakers Showcase participants confirmed so far:
John F. Estrada @John_f_estrada, Gabriela Gonzalez @gabrielagonzalezinla, Jolene Rodriguez @jolene_rodriguez_ , Reko Moreno @rekomoreno, Jalen James Acosta @jalenjames Franceli Chapman @celihangout, Rachel Karry @iamrachelkarry Paul Vu @paulvutv Frankie Hernandez @avenida.tv, Emily Best @seedandspark, Jojo T. Gibbs @nomorecomicsinla, Laura Somers @richkidsthemovie, Glibert Galvan. Jr. @ourquinceanerafilm, Anthony Nardolillo @shinefilm2018, Inetra Brazil @inetrabrazil, Eileen Faxas @eileenfaxas, Roman Navarrette @RomanRandallNavarrette, Gabriela Revilla Lugo, Sandra Varona, Brian Robau @brian.robau, Maylen Calienes @LatinoFilmmakers among others.
SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION
Sponsorship information for Hispanicize LA 2018 can be obtained by contacting Cristy@HMGmedia.co. (See the Hispanicize Miami 2018 recap video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knmyNUqNmkA)
About Hispanicize
Now in its 9th year, Hispanicize 2018 (http://www.HispanicizeEvent.com) (#HispzLA) is the largest annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in digital content creation, journalism, marketing, entertainment and tech entrepreneurship. The events held in Miami (Spring) and Los Angeles (Fall) are a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books, music and more targeting Latinos in the U.S. and/or Puerto Rico.
The Hispanic Heritage Month edition in LA, presented by Prudential, is expected to attract more than 700 attendees with a combination of industry professionals, senior-level college students and for the first time Latino consumers on Saturday when the agenda is opened for popular influencer Meet & Greets.
The Hispanicize event is owned and operated by HMG, a multi-platform media company for multicultural Millennials and Generation Z.
About HMG
HMG works with leading brands and advertisers to navigate the rapidly evolving, $1.7 Trillion U.S. Hispanic market by offering branded media opportunities, brand integrations, celebrity endorsements, digital marketing and paid social campaigns, social influencer and talent management. The company also owns and operates Latino influencer network DiMe Media, digital publishing platforms Hispanic Kitchen and Latina Moms, and is a strategic investor in AI technology company Nectar9. Recently, HMG entered a strategic partnership with Designated Player, a content production and marketing company founded by Spanish soccer star David Vila and formed a joint-venture with Silicon Valley based Fligoo, a big-data and analytics technology enterprise. More details can be found at http://hmgmedia.co.